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Senior Lead Database Administrator

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About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future.

The Role

Become part of the Mass Markets DBA team and provide database support for various databases. 

The Main Responsibilities
  • Provide very senior-level DBA support to Mass Markets databases.   
  • Very deep knowledge of Oracle and cloud architecture in different versions is a must.   
  • Participate in the tier3 on-call support rotation for all databases.   
  • Have solid and through approach to tuning very complex database problems with very high volumes.   
  • Excellent automation skills.   
  • Ability to provide guidance to junior and mid-level DBAs.   
  • Able to work well in large DBA team with offshore model.  Knowledge of Oracle backup and recoveries.   
  • Able to work well in a large DBA team with many members with various experience levels.   
  • Ability to spend significant amount of time with application teams in helping them tune code running within databases. 
  • What We Look For in a Candidate

    Strong Technical Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.  
  • 10+ years of experience managing cloud databases 
  • 8+ years of working with very large databases (100TB+).  
  • Experience with scaling problems in very large databases is a must.  
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata.  
  • Deep working knowledge of Oracle RAC and ASM.  
  • Demonstrated knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, & platforms.  
  • Experience with Data Guard, OEM, Toad, AWR, RMAN & other DBA tools. 
  • Strong Preferred Qualifications:   

  • Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica, NoSQL, Hadoop a plus.   
  • Experience with Google Cloud Environment
  • Ability to take full ownership of assigned projects.  
  • Experience in hybrid DBA model (onshore offshore).   
  • Ability to train other team members in database tuning and other database technologies.  
  • Self-starter and ability to work issues till resolution.  
  • Support security policies to ensure integrity of data. 
  • Strong General Qualifications:   

  • Excellent organization, oral and written communications skills.  
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a large DBA team.  
  • Good design, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to understand end user experience.  
  • Naturally takes ownership of projects and drives them to completion with high-quality outcomes.
  • Compensation This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.Location Based Pay Ranges$129,639 - $172,852 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA  ID  IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY  $136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI  $142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA  Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.Learn more about Lumen's:BenefitsBonus Structure

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    Requisition #: 339899

    Background Screening

    If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

    Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

    Equal Employment Opportunities

    We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

    Disclaimer

    The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

    In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

    Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

    Application Deadline09/17/2025

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